The picturesque village of Gloucestershire's genocide has retained the typical English charm for over a century, and is a stubborn thing in Cotswold British history. Located in the heart of the area, the lower slaughter appears to have been taken from a Victorian postcard with charming limestone cottages along the river's eye. The Golden Cotswolds stone house boasts a pristine look, scattered with quaint village shops and country pubs, everything is set along the backdrop of a gentle river.
Smaller and quieter than Bourton on the Water and wold-on-the-Wold, a neighbor-like neighbor with a fairytale-named Slaughter offers a short but enchanting walk through the calm streets. The quietest and most fascinating characters will captivate visitors the most. Many visitors comment on how little changes in the village are and how it appears to be “freezing in time”. One person wrote on Shoffmire's blog: “Once I was here, I discovered Oxford was sitting on the edge of the Cotswolds, a stunning village area with an extraordinary natural beauty made from honey-colored stones that appear to be frozen in time.”
One nostalgic commentator on the All About Britain Facebook page said, “That's what I love about the Cotswolds. You can't improve the perfect.”
Others shared their favourite memories. “A lovely little Cotswold village – I remember riding it with my cycling club as a young young man. A few years ago, I always felt that the Cotswolds, Mendip and Quantocks represent and still do so.
Perhaps the village's most iconic landmark is Slaughters Manor House, a magnificent country hideaway that has been the village's fixture since 1004. In 1603 the mansion was returned to its crown and became the residence of the Whitemore family for over three centuries.
Today, Slaughters is an incredible four AA star hotel and is popular among those seeking a quiet, luxurious countryside getaway.
Another favorite of visitors is the Slaughters Country Inn. Located in the heart of the village, it offers luxurious afternoon tea and a large lunch and dinner menu.
With an impressive overall rating of 4.4 on TripAdvisor, guests were particularly filmed in the extraordinary food and charming bedrooms.
One visitor commented on the five stars:
Yes, the food is a bit expensive, but the quality was excellent with homemade sauce. You get what you pay. “The toilet even had lactan hand wash and hand lotion. The property is stunning next to the river where you can have small paddles, allowing dogs to drink/swim.”
